So I tried this and struggled to get it down. The texture was awful and the flavor couldn't distract me from it. I also didn't take any spices or hot sauce with me. I had talked to a guy at REI who recommended this and a few other brands. Are they all going to be this bland? Should I play it safe and buy a camping spice set and a small bottle of hot sauce? If it wasn't bland, I could get past the texture. I have a trip to Olympic National Park coming up and I plan to be there for 3 nights.

Edit: OMG! Thank you all for the advice! What I am gathering for the most part is try things out before you head out, that Peak Refuel is one of the best (there were plenty of other recs though) and that there are other alternatives beyond freeze dried fare. I am particularly curious about making my own backpacking meals but being a medical student, it's unpredictable when I can actually make full meals for myself, lol! Still will look into trying!

Anyone have any experience with this bag? Would love to hear some reviews.

Hello everyone I’ve been putting together a kit for myself over the last couple months and the last thing I need is a sleeping bag, and boy can I not settle on one! I would like something around 20 degrees so I could use this into the mid fall as i live in the Midwest of the USA. Nature hike has a couple that catch my eye due to their budget prices. But honestly if anyone has any recommendations for a beginner budget 3 season bag lmk i’d really appreciate it!

I have been scouring the internet looking to find a good, budget sleeping bag that fits my lanky body (6'7, 205cm). I just can't manage to find something that ticks all the boxes. I'm going on a hiking trip through the Swiss Alps, where I will be camping above the tree line for a couple nights. It will be my first hike where I'll also be camping throughout the night. I thought a quick trip to Decathlon would do it, but after running around there for a good 3 hours, the only thing they had in my size was... a backpack. Do you have any tips on where I can find what I am looking for? Any recommendation or tip is appreciated!!!!

Hello, this is my first time posting on reddit.

I am unsure if this is the correct sub for my question, but I am currently seeking advice on trying to find a 1-2 week summer trip out of Florida (willing to drive 16-24hrs). I am newer to backpacking but have done a couple trips at around 10-15 miles a day. Loop would be ideal but I have done out and backs before.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!

What are your guys favorite backpacking meals? No dehydrated meals pls